can any one tell me how to get one of these solo cards i really want one because i do a lot of buying and selling on ebay and i keep havng to ask my dad to borrow his credit card and he is getting very fed up with me keep using it i would rather get one of these solo cards no website that i have searched has told me where and how to get one i would realy appreaciate it if you could tell me thank you very much aron

I opened a NatWest (Card Plus) account to i could have this card. And i don't regret it one bit! It's accepted most place's i shop (try not to get this confused with the "Switch" sign). Amazon, Play, Currys and more accept this card. HSBC (Live Cash) Let you have this card from 13+, but NatWest (Card Plus) let you have it from 11+. Overall must have for Under 18's (Over 18's can have one aswell)! Thank's, Andrew ...  Read the complete review

The Solo card was launched by the Switch Card Scheme in July 1997 (hence the Switch and Solo logos been very similar). In many ways the Solo card works identically to the Switch (or now Maestro) card, it is a fully electronic debit card that can be used in thousands of retail outlets in the high street as well as most major online shops. The Solo card is differnet to Switch/Maestro however, in its level of financial control. Before a payment is processed, the card has to be authroised (we're talking a matter of seconds here, so there's no big wait) and you'll never be allowed to spend more than you have in your account. Solo is designed to ...  Read the complete review

I started in my first Saturday job when I was 17, and although I already had a savings account, my parents told me they'd prefer me to open up a new account for my wages to go in. I can understand their reasoning, and we went along to the Halifax to set up such an account. I sat feeling a bit overwhelmed as I was talked through everything and then told that I would receive a Solo card with the account. At the time I didn't think I would use it much, but I know much better now! My elder sister had received a Switch card when she had been about 18 or 19, I think, and my mum and ...  Read the complete review

I had a Solo card a few years ago but could never find anywhere that would accept it. I have recently been given one with a new account and have found it fantastic. Although there are still a few high street stores that do not accept it, most internet and mail order sites do and more and more shops (including supermarkets) do. The other good thing is that you don't get seriously into debt as it will only debit money that is in the account. ...  Read the complete review